by Karen | May 10, 2026 | Straight Wives
Mother’s Day tends to hold space for many things: celebration, ambivalence, gratitude, grief, and, for some, a quiet, desperate longing. We acknowledge the beauty and weight of motherhood, the complexity of maternal relationships, and the pain of those who hoped for...
by Karen | Mar 22, 2026 | Advocacy
Another media outlet – Mamamia this time – has published yet another “late‑in‑life coming out” story, and once again, the straight spouse is nowhere to be found. These articles continue to centre the person coming out while completely overlooking the...
by Karen | May 16, 2023 | Advocacy, Media Coverage
When a closeted LGBT person marries a straight partner and then later comes out of the closet, many people celebrate them for speaking their truth so courageously. Unfortunately, there is typically little or no acknowledgement of the straight spouses living in the...
by Karen | Jun 18, 2022 | Media Coverage
Dear Straight Spouse, I see you. Pride Month can be so difficult. Here in Melbourne, Australia, it is in full swing, as it is elsewhere. This is a great thing for the LGBT community, but not so easy for straight partners and partners of trans people. Most people...
by Karen | Oct 9, 2021 | Media Coverage
We all have stories to tell. True stories about our lives. There is something incredibly validating about having our stories heard and validated. Unfortunately, straight spouses and partners of trans people are often silenced after discovering their partner is...
